Payroll Specialist, North America

Cynosure is well positioned competitively to lead and transform the medical aesthetics industry. We are guided by our belief that this is a purpose-driven business, which improves patient’s lives and improves practitioner’s livelihoods.
• We are passionate about driving a healthy and growing medical aesthetics industry with leading-edge marketing which inspires consumers to engage in medical aesthetics.
• We are the leader in science-based technology which elevates the standard of care for consumers.
• We are relentlessly focused on being the undisputed innovation leader, addressing the growing demand for consumer treatments across all demographics.
• We are committed to building and strengthening our unmatched global footprint, with direct employees on five continents and in 15 countries and growing, and distributor partners serving over 130 countries.
• We put our people first and believe personal development drives business development.
• We love our customers and strive give them the leading-edge technology, service, marketing support and clinical education to improve their patient’s outcomes and to improve their livelihoods.

At Cynosure, we look for people who make an impact and encourage everyone to lead, create, and add value. In turn, we invest in our team to grow people’s careers and build upon our high-performance and culture-oriented organization. We work together as one team, winning together.

As we grow our global team, there is no better time to join us. As a market leader in medical aesthetics, Cynosure has over 25 years developing, manufacturing, and marketing products for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical spas, and healthcare practitioners. With the aesthetic industry’s most comprehensive product portfolio, our offerings span several categories including skin revitalization, body contouring, hair removal, and women’s health.

Our mission is to set Cynosure customers up for success shaping future leaders of the aesthetics industry and helping everyone who uses our technologies discover their version of beautiful.

Learn more about us by following our LinkedIn and Instagram sites and please visit us at www.Cynosure.com.

Job Summary

The North American Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely execution of U.S. and Canadian payrolls. This role requires deep hands-on experience with payroll taxation, statutory and voluntary deductions, retirement plan funding, and audit support. The ideal candidate is a seasoned payroll professional who can operate independently with minimal ramp-up and serve as a trusted subject-matter resource across Payroll, HR, Benefits, and Finance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Statutory Compliance
• Process end-to-end payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees across multiple states and provinces
• Apply and maintain compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll tax regulations each pay period
• Administer and validate statutory and voluntary payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and retirement contributions
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure payroll practices remain compliant

Retirement Plans & Benefits Payroll
• Reconcile, validate, and fund 401(k) and other retirement plan contributions accurately and on schedule
• Partner with benefits vendors, recordkeepers, and internal teams to research and resolve payroll-related discrepancies
• Support retirement plan audits, reporting, and year-end reconciliation activities

Audits, Tax Filings & Year-End
• Prepare payroll data and supporting documentation for internal, external, and government audits
• Assist the Sr. Global Payroll Manager in responding to audit inquiries related to payroll taxes, earnings, and deductions
• Support year-end processes, including W-2 and T4 preparation, balancing, and reconciliation

Payroll Accounting & Controls
• Validate payroll results against funding requirements and downstream reporting
• Ensure payroll outputs align with established controls and reconciliation standards
• Partner with Finance and Payroll leadership to research and resolve variances or discrepancies

Collaboration & Process Improvement
• Serve as a payroll subject-matter expert for HR, Benefits, and Finance partners
• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes, controls, and documentation
• Support payroll system enhancements, vendor coordination, and process changes as needed

Qualifications

Education

Education and experience combination:

☒ Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to three (3) years of experience

Specific Area of Study:
• FPC, CPP, or PCP certification

Experience

☒ 2 to 5 years relevant experience

Specific Related Experience:

Skills
• 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience supporting U.S. payrolls; Canadian payroll experience required
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll taxation and statutory requirements
• Experience supporting payroll-related audits and year-end activities
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Multi-state U.S. and multi-province Canadian payroll experience
• Experience in a multi-entity and/or high-growth organization
• Familiarity with Dayforce, ADP, Workday, UKG, or similar payroll systems

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• ☒ Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Cynosure is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran